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Coverage dated October 23, 2025

Government shutdown likely means no inflation data next month for 1st time in decades

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The government shutdown likely means there won’t be an inflation report next month for the first time in more than seven decades, the White House said Friday, leaving Wall Street and the Federal Reserve without crucial information about consumer prices.

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  1. KOB 4

    Government shutdown likely means no inflation data next month for 1st time in decades (opens KOB 4)

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    The government shutdown likely means there won’t be an inflation report next month for the first time in more than seven decades, the White House said Friday, leaving Wall Street and the Federal Reserve without crucial information about consumer prices.

  2. Insider

    The White House said there probably won't be an inflation report next month (opens Insider)

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    The inflation report helps the Federal Reserve make rate change decisions, but the shutdown has interrupted data gathering.

  3. Fox News

    White House says government shutdown could eliminate next inflation report despite optimistic numbers (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    U.S. inflation hit 3% in September, lower than economists expected, according to Labor Department data that sent Wall Street to record highs.

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